Job offer/ what to do

TylerRyan28

Hi I got offered a job as a heating installer to do underfloor heating as a trainee position I was looking for plumbing apprenticeship but applied for this aswell.
Not sure if I should keep looking for plumbing apprenticeship or take this position. The salary is better then what I would be getting as a apprenticeship

Thanks for the help

blindsider

Think long-term...even 5 yrs from now......un-qualified installer..... or qualified plumber?

Do the apprenticeship - even if it takes a while to find the right one.

TylerRyan28

blindsider wrote: »

Think long-term...even 5 yrs from now......un-qualified installer..... or qualified plumber?

Do the apprenticeship - even if it takes a while to find the right one.

Thanks I was thinking that I cant see how they can train you in just doing underfloor heating where a plumber would be able to do that along with at more. I'm pretty sure the salary would be alot better for a qualified plumber salary for this position is 24k - 28k not sure what would be like in the long run.

Outkast_IRE

Underfloor heating is relatively simple and you would know most of the ins and outs within a year . Get a proper apprenticeship.

My own background is I did a plumbing apprenticeship ,qualified in that . Went back and a did a building services engineering degree as a follow on. The apprenticeship is held in high regard by my engineering employers as it means you know how to both design and install these systems .

Get the apprenticeship and then think about how you want to develop following that , I think in particular the courses in refrigeration, AC / heat pumps are the future and try to get good in that area and you will never be short of work .

For the apprenticeship try and get in with a big crowd such as Jones , Dornans etc. They are professional outfits who will pay the correct rate , travel allowances and give you opportunities to travel If you wish

Jim2007

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

The salary is better then what I would be getting as a apprenticeship

I'm pretty sure the salary would be alot better for a qualified plumber salary for this position is 24k - 28k not sure what would be like in the long run.

So long as you are earning enough so that you won't go hungry, for get about the salary for now. It's the training and the experience that counts now and it will also get you the big bucks in the end.

TylerRyan28

Jim2007 wrote: »

So long as you are earning enough so that you won't go hungry, for get about the salary for now. It's the training and the experience that counts now and it will also get you the big bucks in the end.

I'm 28 so not that young going into a apprenticeship by the time I'm qualified they would probably think I have experience going by my age .

aido79

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

I'm 28 so not that young going into a apprenticeship by the time I'm qualified they would probably think I have experience going by my age .

Your age will count for nothing when you're qualified. It's all about your ability to do the job. That's what experience gives you. A lot of tradespeople only really start to learn after they are qualified as it's sometimes the first time they are left to do jobs by themselves rather than be given step by step instructions from a qualified person.

Irishphotodesk

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

Hi I got offered a job as a heating installer to do underfloor heating as a trainee position I was looking for plumbing apprenticeship but applied for this aswell.
Not sure if I should keep looking for plumbing apprenticeship or take this position. The salary is better then what I would be getting as a apprenticeship

Thanks for the help

Congratulations on the job offer, a plumbing apprenticeship would probably give you a good broad understanding and training, but, taking the job will allow you to learn this skill AND make contacts/connections.

I would say, take the job, if even for 12-18months, it will allow you to network more while learning a skill, you will be closer to plumbers and sites and can ask people in the know BEFORE the jobs get advertised.

Best of luck in the new job.
(I think I applied for the same role)

1hnr79jr65

My father went through an electrical apprenticeship at the age of 58 and was fully qualified by 61 as its something he always wanted to do. There is no age limit, only willingness and drive to go for what you want and an apprenticeship will stand you more in the long term.

The job will give you experience but not a certified qualification, the apprenticeship will give you both and connections on top with companies looking for qualified people. If the earnings are not an issue in the short term i would go for the apprenticeship.